Courage or Discouraged? Dis – To separate from. To be discouraged is to be separated from courage. What is Courage? The strength of purpose that enables one to withstand fear or difficulty. Physical courage is based on moral courage-a reliance on the presence and power of God and a commitment to His commandments If we become discouraged we become separated from the strength of purpose that enables us to withstand fear or difficulty. This happens when we disconnect from the presence of God. Discourage: To prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear. We lay down and give up! Three things that cause discouragement: Violence Confusion Fear What Is Our Assignment? Our assignment is to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to this city and to the world. Violence, confusion and fear are all from Satan. We can not let one of his devices stop us! Here’s what the Lord says… Deut 2:36b What did God say to Joshua? No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Psalm 44:1-8 What Is God Saying To Us? He is saying He has assigned us to this city. Our assignment is to win this city for Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 Our Declaration… We declare that we see the Glory of God resting upon our city. We declare that we see the salvation of God setting the sinner free. We declare that we see sickness, poverty and all the works of the enemy driven away. We Declare We See… Addictions broken Demons driven out The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Sets The Captive Free! Do Not Become Discouraged…Be Encouraged! Where there has been barrenness there will be births… Where we have plowed, watered and sown there will be harvest. 2 Timothy 1:6-7 Don’t let go of your courage. Stir up the gift of God in you.
Courage is the strength of purpose that enables one to withstand fear or difficulty. Physical courage is based on moral courage which is a reliance on the presence and power of God and a commitment to His commandments. It is the moral convictions we hold in our hearts that causes us to stand boldly and courageously in the face of danger, spiritual as well as natural. Philippians 4:13 Joshua 1:1-5 Jesus said the same thing to the disciples: Matthew 28:19-20 Joshua 1:8-9 Because God is with us we can do whatever is put before us. Our success is based on the presence of God in our lives. Our courage is not natural, but supernatural. God told Joshua to not let the word depart from his mouth. He also told him to meditate on the word. What you meditate on is what you will speak. Speaking the word will build your faith. Faith will cause you to stand with courage Our courage, our boldness is based upon the Word of God. If the Word says we can, then we can! Confession of faith… I am what the word says I am. I can do what the word says I can do. I have what the word says I have. More on this topic coming soon. Be Blessed!
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AuthorPastor Dave White is Senior Pastor of WOLCC, founded in April of 1995. Archives
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